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Podcast: Diabetes Discourse
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A Call to Action from Regina Benjamin, MD, the 18th U.S. Surgeon General
Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:00:00
Publish Date: 2019-09-14 23:00:00
Description: Guest: Regina Benjamin, MD, MS

As healthcare providers, it’s our duty to emphasize the importance of preventing the eye-health consequences associated with diabetes, particularly as it pertains to health disparities and underserved populations. This activity featuring Dr. Regina Benjamin serves as a call to action by discussing the essential roles that all healthcare professionals play in the overall eye-health of our patients to reduce visual impairment due to diabetic retinopathy.

Vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. This activity emphasizes more assertive action in clinical practice for patient with diabetes. The acronym ASSERT-D is a reminder to Assess and Screen for Eye health and Refer or Treat patients with Diabetes.
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